Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Iran tests indigenous weapons in drill

TEHRAN — Iran’s army branches tested on Monday locally-developed missiles, torpedoes and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in the second day of joint large-scale drill in the Sea of Oman and surrounding waters. “All the systems used in the exercise are domestically-manufactured and state-of-the-art technology at the global level, whether in the fields of reconnaissance, radar … Read more

TLP ends sit-in at Wazirabad after govt’s de-notification as proscribed organisation

LAHORE: The Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) ended its sit-in at Wazirabad on Monday after the government de-notified the religious party as a proscribed organisation “in the larger national interest”. TLP leader Syed Sarwar Shah announced the decision while addressing the charged protesters at Wazirabad on Monday afternoon. Shah shared that the party’s negotiator Mufti Muneebur Rehman … Read more

Ayeza Khan, Danish Taimoor throw Superman-themed birthday party for son

Ayeza Khan, Danish Taimoor throw Superman-themed birthday party for son

The power couple of Pakistan’s showbiz industry Ayeza Khan and her husband Danish Taimoor celebrated the 4th birthday bash of their son Rayan Taimoor.

Took to Instagram, the Mere Pas Tum Ho starlet has shared a series of adorable pictures from Rayan’s birthday celebration filled with smiles, and her captions read, “My Superman”

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Ayeza, and Danish throw a Superman-themed birthday party for their son, and little Rayan can be seen wearing a Superman costume in the pictures.

From Rayan’s birthday cake to the decoration all things are done in a Superman theme.

In the photos, Ayeza can be seen donning a blue cuff sleeves ruffle top, left her hair open into sleek straight while Danish wore a Superman t-shirt with a denim jacket as they both are twinning their outfits with their little munchkin Rayan.

Danish also took to Instagram to wish Rayan a happy birthday.

He wrote, “RAYAN’s 4th birthday #blessed #Allahumdulilah”

 

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Twitter votes Elon Musk should sell 10% of stocks

NEW YORK: Twitter has spoken, after Elon Musk polled his more than 62 million followers on whether he should sell 10 per cent of his Tesla shares, by Sunday a majority had voted ‘yes’. “I was prepared to accept either outcome,” Musk said, who regularly takes to Twitter to make unexpected announcements or surprising comments. … Read more

Russia condemns Western calls not to recognise Nicaragua vote

Vladimir Putin

MOSCOW – Russia on Monday denounced Western calls not to recognise Sunday’s presidential election in Nicaragua as “unacceptable”, saying the vote took place “in accordance with the law.” The US dismissed the landslide re-election of President Daniel Ortega to a fourth straight term in Nicaragua as a “sham”, while the EU said the Central American country … Read more

The reasons why fans love Sajal Aly and Ahad Raza Mir

Sajal Aly

Sajal Aly and Ahad Raza Mir, Pakistan’s power couple, are constantly scrutinized by the media, so it’s logical that they choose to keep their personal life private. Pakistani actress Sajal Aly and Ahad Raza Mir are one of the most power full couple in the industry as they both have earned a massive fan following … Read more

Indonesia, Pakistan have potential for joint ventures: envoy

ISLAMABAD: Indonesia’s Ambassador to Pakistan his Excellency Adam Mulawarman Tugio said that there are several denominators between Pakistan and Indonesia, and in this age of geo-economics much potential is there for joint ventures and collaboration. He was speaking at a lecture series at Islamabad Policy Research Institute on Monday. The ambassador, while eulogising his presence … Read more

Neuroscientists to solve the mystery of overeating

Eating is one of life’s guilty pleasures but overeating is one of the growing problems of today’s world. Researchers around the world are now exploring the neurons and hormones related to eating beyond normal capacity. The Stuber Lab at the University Of Washington School Of Medicine’s researchers revealed that particular cells start in obese mice and avoid signs … Read more

Crypto market value tops $3 trillion for first time

UAE-based business advisers now accepting crypto payments---Photo: File

LONDON: The world cryptocurrency market is worth more than $3 trillion for the first time, according to calculations Monday, as mainstream investors increasingly jump on board. The value has reached $3.007 trillion (€2.6 trillion), said CoinGecko, which tracks prices of more than 10,000 cryptocurrencies. “The crypto market is growing at a mind-blowing speed,” noted SwissQuote … Read more

China’s energy consumption growth slows in third quarter

BEIJING: China recorded slower energy consumption growth in the third quarter amid efforts to build a clean and low-carbon energy consumption structure, the National Energy Administration said on Monday. The year-on-year growth of energy consumption in the third quarter dropped 14.3 percentage points from the first quarter and 4.7 percentage points from the second quarter, … Read more

Left-sided headache and everything you need to know about it

A headache on the left side can be caused by a number of things. Understanding the causes of pain and how to treat them can help a person manage their symptoms and determine when professional aid is needed. Around half of all adults around the globe suffer from headaches. Some headaches are minor and may … Read more

FPCCI rejects interest rate at 9% for SMEs

KARACHI: Mian Nasser Hyatt Maggo, president of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has expressed shock over the interest rate of up to 9 per cent under the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP)’ SME Asaan Finance Scheme (SAAF), a statement said on Monday. The SMEs were appreciative of the announcement of … Read more

Xavi unveiled as Barcelona coach to fans at Camp Nou

Xavi unveiled as Barcelona coach to fans at Camp Nou

MADRID, Nov 8, 2021 (AFP) – Xavi Hernandez was unveiled as Barcelona’s new coach on Monday as thousands of fans welcomed the debt-ridden club’s legendary former midfielder back to Camp Nou. Xavi walked out to chants of “Xavi, Xavi” before signing his contract on the pitch, alongside his family and Barca president Joan Laporta. “I don’t … Read more

Kuwaiti gov’t submits resignation to emir

KUWAIT CITY — The Kuwaiti government has submitted resignation to Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) said on Monday. The emir on Monday received Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah who tendered the resignation of the government, KUNA said. This resignation comes on the eve of a parliamentary session, … Read more

Raveena Tandon praises Katrina Kaif in ‘Tip Tip Barsa Pani’, reveals Farah Khan

Farah Khan

Farah Khan revealed that Raveena Tandon complemented Katrina Kaif in Sooryavanshi’s Tip Tip Barsa Pani. Raveena had this to say about Katrina. Farah Khan, a choreographer, and filmmaker has disclosed actor Raveena Tandon’s reaction to the remake of her song Tip Tip Barsa Pani in Sooryavanshi. Raveena called Farah and appreciated the song as well … Read more

Countries far apart as climate talks enter final week

GLASGOW – UN climate talks entered their final week Monday with countries still worlds apart on key issues including how rapidly the world curbs carbon emissions and how to help nations already impacted by global heating. After a week of headline announcements from host Britain on ending deforestation and phasing out coal, experts say the underlying … Read more

Try these 3 natural remedies for eczema relief

Eczema is one of the worst itching diseases in the world and it becomes even worse during winters. The rash becomes uncontrollable and irritating. The symptoms turn wild as soon as the skin gets dry. Here are a few home remedies that can help your eczema flare-ups soothe and prevent inflammation. Aloe Vera Aloe Vera … Read more

JI approaches SC seeking probe against Pakistanis named in Pandora Papers

JI Chief

ISLAMABAD: The Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) on Monday filed a plea in the Supreme Court seeking probe against Pakistani nationals named in the Pandora Papers, which like Panama Papers revealed names of owners of offshore companies, secret bank accounts and other assets. JI Ameer Sirajul Haq filed the miscellaneous application in the Panama leaks case and requested … Read more

T20 World Cup 2021: Five things that went wrong for India

India were eliminated from the semi-final’s race of the ICC Men’s Twenty20 World Cup

India were eliminated from the semi-final’s race of the ICC Men’s Twenty20 World Cup after New Zealand defeated Afghanistan to book their spot in the last four on Sunday. Men-in-Blue entered the tournament as one of the favourites but faced a historic 10-wicket beating against arch-rivals Pakistan, and then an eight-wicket loss against the Black … Read more

Mobile payments firm Paytm kicks off India’s biggest IPO

MUMBAI: India’s biggest ever initial public offering opened on Monday with digital payments platform Paytm looking to raise nearly $2.5 billion, in what has already been a record year for share listings. Paytm is backed by Chinese tycoon Jack Ma’s Ant Group, Japan’s SoftBank and Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway, which together own around a third … Read more

Rupee falls 50 paisas against dollar

AUD TO PKR

KARACHI: The rupee depreciated 50 paisas against the dollar on Monday, owing to the demand for import payments, dealers said. The exchange rate ended at Rs170.51 against the greenback from last Friday’s closing of Rs170.01 in the interbank foreign exchange market. The dealers said due to the first day of the week, the dollar demand … Read more

US reopens borders after 20 months

WASHINGTON: The United States reopened its land and air borders Monday to foreign visitors fully vaccinated against Covid-19, ending 20 months of travel restrictions that separated families, hobbled tourism and strained diplomatic ties. The ban, imposed by former president Donald Trump in early 2020 and upheld by his successor Joe Biden, has been widely criticised … Read more

Anser Zahur Butt: Starting from scratch

Anser Zahur Butt is a self-made man who launched Anser Automobiles with the seed money of just Rs250,000 almost 35 years ago. Now it is a multi-million-rupee enterprise dealing with the armed forces and several well-reputed private companies. Graduated from the Forman Christian College (a chartered university), he is satisfied with the education and career progressions … Read more

Who has gone public?

As the stock market is not the reliable indicator of the strength of the economy, oversubscribed initial public offerings (IPOs) also do not reflect the growth and depth of the equity market. Surprisingly, the total number of investors participating in the IPOs and accounted for Rs30 billion fund raising are less than 2,000. All know … Read more

Roshan Digital Accounts attract $2.67 billion

roshan pakistan digital

KARACHI: The overseas Pakistanis have deposited around $2.67 billion in their Roshan Digital Accounts (RDAs), which is a major initiative of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), in collaboration with commercial banks operating in Pakistan. According to the details released by the central bank, of the total amount $1.834 billion has been invested in Naya … Read more